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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.27, 790.05 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.27, 790.05 and 321.22 is: 481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.27 : 790.05 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.27/790.05 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.27x = 790.05 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.27x = 253,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,777.61/527.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.30

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